After School for Kids Activity Aide

About the Role

Performs responsible childcare and recreation work in accordance with program standards for children ages five through twelve at an assigned location. Assists with planning and participating in organized childcare and recreational activities with children.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 1:45–6:00 PM (21.25 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and actively participates with staff and children in activities including games, music, arts, crafts, and playground activities, as well as other appropriate activities
• Observes all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants
• Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices
• Encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the classroom community
• Teaches good eating habits and personal hygiene
• Ensures children have proper rest periods
• Ensures each child has individualized support in each activity

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age sixteen or older
• Must complete pre-employment training and attend a minimum of 12 hours of childcare-related training annually
• Must have and maintain a Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification or obtain same after hire
• Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results
• Following a conditional offer of employment, must submit to a Tuberculosis test

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children in a structured environment (preferred)
• General knowledge, skill, and interest in recreational activities suitable for children ages five through twelve in a group setting
• Ability to deal effectively with participants, encourage participation in activities, and develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, participants, and the public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and adhere to program rules and objectives

Physical Demands

• Overall physical strength: medium (lift and/or exert force of 20–50 lbs. occasionally, 10–25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly)
• Frequently: standing, walking, lifting, handling, fine dexterity, bending, vision, hearing, talking
• Occasionally: pushing/pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing
• Rarely: sitting, carrying, crawling, twisting, foot controls

Environmental Factors

• Daily: mechanical hazards, dirt and dust, noise and vibration, wetness/humidity
• Several times per week: chemical hazards
• Several times per month: extreme temperatures
• Seasonally: fumes and odors
• Rarely: fire hazards, explosives, darkness or poor lighting, physical danger or abuse
• Never: communicable diseases

Work Location and Equipment

• Primary work location: indoors at school sites
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids: office equipment, playground equipment, adaptive equipment & communication devices, durable medical equipment
• Protective equipment: first aid equipment provided

Benefits are available to full-time positions only.